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President Joe Biden addressed a socially distanced, masked joint session of Congress to mark his first 100 days in office. Critics noted the heavy "virtue signaling" of fully vaccinated officials wearing masks. An analysis of Biden's speech patterns suggests he has adopted a "slow-motion Obama" cadence, which becomes more apparent when the audio is sped up by 50%.
Executive Producer Credits, Pi Day Donations and Global Travel
The show acknowledges major donors on "Pi Day," with many contributions reflecting the 3.1415 mathematical constant. Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch provides insights into the international circulation of $100 bills and the defacing of currency by foreign banks. Other producers share personal stories regarding cancer battles, Swiss fun facts about "insect burgers," and the difficulty of opening bank accounts in the Cayman Islands.
The hosts investigate the origin of the "First 100 Days" political metric, debating whether it started with Franklin D. Roosevelt or was popularized by Steve Jobs during the 1984 Macintosh launch. They conclude that while Jobs used it as a marketing milestone, it likely has deeper roots in the Roosevelt administration's rapid legislative push.
